Prepare this easy, make-ahead breakfast tonight for a cozy, apple pie flavored start to your busy morning. This no-cook oatmeal recipe is simple and wholesome.
Author:oliviarosewood
Prep Time:5 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:5 min plus refrigeration
Yield:1 serving 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:No Cook/Refrigeration
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/4 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (optional, for protein)
1/2 small apple, finely diced
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Combine the rolled oats, milk, yogurt (if using), diced apple, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt in a jar or container with a lid.
Stir all ingredients well until fully mixed.
Seal the container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
In the morning, check the consistency. Add a splash more milk if you prefer a thinner texture.
Top with extra cinnamon, chopped nuts, or a few raisins before eating cold.
Notes
For a higher protein version, use protein powder or increase the amount of Greek yogurt.
Use any milk you prefer, such as almond, soy, or oat milk. This recipe works well for vegan diets if you use non-dairy milk and sweetener.
If you prefer a softer apple texture, you can microwave the diced apple with the cinnamon for 30 seconds before mixing it into the oats.
This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for meal prepping several days at once.